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Back to the bosque
Majestic cottonwood trees, their shimering heart-shaped leaves blazing gold in the autumn sunlight, stand in regal splendor along the banks of the Rio Grande in New Mexico. A breeze rustles the leaves, and for a moment the cottonwoods, some more than 80 feet tall, seem to come alive, whispering
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Art and mansions
Great art and architecture converge at the Northwest Museum of
Arts & Culture (the MAC), set in Brownes Addition, one of
Spokanes prettiest, most historic neighborhoods. Running through
May 15, An Impressionist Eye features works by Degas, Monet,
Pissarro, and Renoir.
The neighborhood itsel
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Ranching with Ricky Schroder
Coming West:
I grew up on Staten Island, but I fell in love with the West
watching movies.
Stagecoach with John Wayne, Clint Eastwood films. When I
filmed
Lonesome Dove, I decided I needed to live in the West.
Ranches big and small:
We had a big ranch in Colorado for 15 years. There you deal
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Stepping out in Glen Park
For sunshine and suburbia ― even wilderness ― in the
often fog-cloaked city, head to this underrated enclave on San
Franciscos south side. Narrow streets are flanked by colorful
single-family homes, and the villagelike center is lined with
bakeries, a bookshop, and noteworthy new restaurants. B
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Autumn in Arizona
Locals know that Oak Creek Canyon is loveliest in autumn, when woodsmoke scents the breeze and falling leaves are set off by the ocher hues of the sculptured sandstone canyon.Scenic State 89A cuts right through the canyon, which begins north of Sedona and stretches into the Colorado Plateau, ne
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Oolong
My tea is a whole different experience, says Jake Whiteley of Santa Rosas Bungalow Coffee and Tea. You get to watch the leaves in the French press. You see it unfurl, you see it steep, you see the agony of the leaf. The whole experience is more intimate.Did he just say agony of the leaf? And is
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Downtown keeps it cool
Willo and Encanto may date back to the 1920s and 30s, but theres nothing fuddy-duddy about their funky shops, bustling restaurants, and high-energy nightspots.A late-afternoon visit to these still-picturesque, side-by-side neighborhoods can easily stretch into night. Cool off in air-conditioned
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Juan de Fuca Strait travel planner
WHERE: State 112 begins 8 miles west of Port Angeles off
U.S. 101; look for road signs. From Seattle, take I-5 south to
Olympia, then U.S. 101 north to Port Angeles.
DISTANCE: State 112 is 61 miles long and ends near Neah Bay
(the road continues to Cape Flattery); plan on a 2- to 3-hour
one-w
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Five great places to see butterflies
BRENTWOOD BAY, B.C.Victoria Butterfly Gardens. The 12,000-square-foot conservatory on the Saanich Peninsula north of Victoria has, on average, 2,000 butterflies flying freely in a garden of tropical plants that includes more than 400 orchids. $8. 1461 Benvenuto Ave.; 877/722-0272.ELKTON, ORButt
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Arizona outdoor dining
PHOENIXChristophers Fermier Brasserie. This cosmopolitan spot excels at light, simple summer fare―think seared-tuna Niçoise salad. The vibe: Chef Christopher Gross shows up for work on a motorcycle. $$$. 2584 E. Camelback Rd.; 602/522-2344.SCOTTSDALELos Sombreros Mexico Grill. Tucked inside a c
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Greening of the Palouse
Ive never been to Vermont. But when I travel to the Palouse, I
imagine it must be the inland Northwests answer to that pocket of
New England. From its voluptuous landscape to the environmentally
aware, politically progressive people who call the area home, the
Palouse ― a region of small commun
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Sweet Los Rios
Strolling Los Rios
Even for people who know Southern California well, San Juan
Capistranos 40-acre Los Rios district comes as a surprise. In the
shadow of Mission San Juan Capistrano, this Orange County
neighborhood began life in 1794 and contains Californias oldest
residential street, Los Rio
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Hole
Crispy and sweet, golden and tender, a doughnut is the
perfect match for a strong cup of coffee. No wonder, then, that
Seattle ― a city known for good java ― has more than
its fair share of great doughnut shops. Drawing enthusiastic crowds
despite the competition from national chains, each nei
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Day trip itinerary for Grand Teton National Park
Raft the Snake River. Half-day commercial raft trips down the Snake are gentle and scenic, with lots of opportunities for wildlife viewing. For a full list of outfitters, visit nps.gov/grte/planyourvisit/boat.htmHike Cascade Canyon. The easiest access into the Tetons, it offers both easy hikes
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A taste of India
The southern reaches of Vancouver, British Columbias Main Street might seem unassuming at first glance. But look a little closer at the three-block stretch between 48th and 51st Avenues.The center for Vancouvers large Indian community, called the Punjabi Market (even though its a neighborhood),
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Return to the ranch life in Sisters
Sisters comes by its rep as a ranch hub honestly. But any dirt in the air over this central Oregon town, on the fringe of the high desert, is more likely to be kicked up by mountain bikes along red cinder roads than by bucking broncos during its annual rodeos.Despite Sisters 1800s-style archite
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Sandy Garcia
First food memory: Watching my uncle, who was a hunter, skin and dress a deer on the reservation.First job: Delivering produce to restaurants. I saw chefs call the warehouse to let them know the produce wasnt perfect. I was so impressed by their standards for quality.Why cooking: I grew up in a
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Hailey, Idaho ski trip
With a down-home main drag and a median house price of $400,000, Hailey is far less upscale than its brand-name neighbor.Folks here have an eat local, live simply, and walk―or ski―everywhere attitude. Big Wood River runs through town, and five mountain ranges surround it.With the recent additio
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Glass queen
Like a jeweler appraising gems, Maria Ruano sizes up every kind of glass, from broken art pieces to beer bottles. For blue glass, she says, its hard to do better than Skyy Vodka bottles. For green, Mickeys malt-liquor bottles. And broken window glass―now that stuff is like diamonds.Welcome to B
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Rolling Forward
Just inside the 15th Avenue Gate of the Presidio of San Francisco,
in the lower level of Arion Press, our tour guide has to shout over
the noise. A clanging type-making machine spits out newly formed
letters and lines them up in orderly rows. Down the hall, bulky
letterpresses stand ready to fo
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